VBCOA Announces: The 88th Annual School & Conference in Virginia Beach!

Please make plans to attend the 2017 VBCOA, 88th Annual School and Conference, October 15-17th at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, 3001 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach 23451

As you can see from the preliminary conference program posted at Conference Agenda a variety of current code enforcement topics will be covered at the conference, as well as plenty of networking and social opportunities. All conference documents including the registration form, scholarship application, nomination form, exhibitor information and sponsorship opportunities are available on the VBCOA website here Conference Registration

Hotel reservations:  Reserve your room at The Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront by calling 1-757-213-3000, identifying yourself as members of the Virginia Building and Code Officials Association.  Guests may also make reservations online here, Hilton Hotel Link. If you are asked, the group code is BOC.  Don’t wait too long to make your reservation as you don’t want to miss out on the special $99 (plus taxes and fees) conference room rate. The hotel reservation deadline is September 18^th.

Pre-conference event:  Region VIII is again hosting a pre-conference event on Saturday, October 14^th. Details are forthcoming, but in the meantime, please indicate on the registration form whether you plan to attend (there is no additional charge) and please thank Region VIII members for their wonderful hospitality!

Conference registration:  On-line registration is again available through our website for conference attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.  We are encouraging everyone to register at Conference Registration. However, if you prefer to pay with a check and register by mail, email or fax, a registration form is posted at Conference Documents

Cancellation policy:  Registrations will be refunded if cancellation is received by October 10^th.  Only partial refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.

 Call for Nominations:  From Past President John Walsh: Are you interested in opportunities for:  Honing your leadership skills? Working as part of a collaborative team? Advancing positive change in the building safety industry? Contributing your skills and abilities? Increasing your knowledge by networking with building safety professionals from across Virginia and the nation? VBCOA needs your talents! Please  “Click Here”  to print application. Forward the completed application and forward to Jo********@Ri*********.com to begin your future as a leader in our organization!

I hope you can attend the events and training. Please let me know if you have any questions, or contact Joni Terry at jt****@vm*.org; 804-523-8529 or Sandy Harrington at sh*********@vm*.org;  804-523-8524. I am looking forward to seeing everyone there!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the beach!

David Beahm, President